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BALD HEAD ISLAND Bald Head Island is the southernmost of North Carolina’s cape islands, known for its natural beauty and environmental sensitivity. You’ll leave your car on the mainland and board a passenger ferry to the island. Once you’re there, you’ll get around by golf cart, bicycle, or your own two feet, resulting in a more relaxed, easygoing pace. With 10,000 of the island’s 12,000 total acres set aside as nature preserves, choosing which environment to explore first can be a tough decision. Beaches stretch for 14 miles, while a tidal creek is perfect for paddling by kayak or stand up paddleboard. The maritime forest, with its miles of walking trails, beckons hikers. Spend the day by the shore. Play the Bald Head Island Club golf course, one of the best in the Carolinas. Climb Old Baldy Lighthouse, circa 1817. Explore the island’s wildlife through programs offered by the Bald Head Island Conservancy. Be sure to set aside time to relax at the island’s welcoming spa. July and August are the most popular months to visit, but insiders know that Bald Head Island is at its best in the fall when the weather is mild. Roast & Toast on the Coast, a Southern Living Inspired Event, is a can’t-miss annual celebration, held this year from October 7-9, 2016. The weekend, which centers around the Southern Living Inspired Community at Cape Fear Station, highlights the best in Southern food, drink and live music. Learn more and purchase tickets at www.RoastToastCoast.com. Vacation rentals are available along the beach, fronting the marsh, tucked within the forest, or surrounding the island’s 10-acre marina. Whether you’re looking for a cozy cottage for a couple’s getaway or a spacious home large enough for the entire family, Bald Head Island Limited Property Management offers the island’s best vacation rentals. Learn more about the island, other upcoming events and vacation rentals at www.GetawayToBHI.com.
P.O. Box 3069, Bald Head Island, NC 28461 GetawayToBHI.com • 800-432-7368 BRANDED CONTENT SECTION
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